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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

Lat: 46.92083°NLon: 114.0925°WElev: 3199.0ft.

unknown precip

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:37 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Missoula MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:54am until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:54am until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Areas Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light south southeast wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then rain likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light south southeast wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a slight chance of snow. Patchy fog before 10pm, then patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Missoula MT
 46.87°N 114.03°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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